Baxter vs TC6-R3
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and TC6-R3 (Jiangsu Thinkmotion Intelligent Machine Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BaxterUnited States
- TC6-R3—
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- TC6-R3—
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- TC6-R30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- TC6-R3Contact for quote
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- TC6-R3ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- TC6-R3IP54
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- TC6-R33 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- TC6-R33 m/s
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- TC6-R3860 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- TC6-R36
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- TC6-R3±0.03 mm
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- TC6-R38 kg
Mounting Options
- Baxter—
- TC6-R3flexible
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- TC6-R3ISO 10218-1:2011
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- TC6-R3none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- TC6-R3No
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- TC6-R3No
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- TC6-R3graphical user interface
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- TC6-R3—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Baxter—
- TC6-R3EtherCAT, RS-485
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- TC6-R3Contact for quote
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP50 | IP54 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2.2 kg | 3 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 1 m/s | 3 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,210 mm | 860 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 8 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | flexible |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | ISO 10218-1:2011 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | No | No |
| Offline Programming | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | ROS SDK | graphical user interface |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT, RS-485 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | Contact for quote |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and TC6-R3?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. TC6-R3 is made by Jiangsu Thinkmotion Intelligent Machine Technology Co., Ltd..
How do Baxter and TC6-R3 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Baxter scores 68/100. TC6-R3 scores 37/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Baxter compare to TC6-R3?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. TC6-R3 has a reach of 1460.7 mm.
Are Baxter and TC6-R3 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Baxter and TC6-R3?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
Baxter vs TC6-R3 compares two robots in the cobot category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.